Commercial solar funding by sector — where each grant route fits.
Different sectors fit different funding routes. Manufacturers fit IETF Phase 3. Schools and the NHS fit Salix PSDS Phase 4. Farms and rural businesses fit REPF. Logistics and retail fit PPAs. Hotels and offices typically fit Full Expensing alone. Pick your sector below for the funding stack that actually applies — eligibility rules, project sizing, and the constraints we see most often.
Manufacturing
English IETF closed. The 2026 manufacturing solar stack — Full Expensing, PPAs, SEG, 0% VAT and Scottish IETF — still pays back in 4-6 years.
Warehousing & Logistics
UK warehouse and logistics solar funding 2026 — PPAs dominant, Full Expensing, SEG export. Independent specialists for Big Box and last-mile.
Agriculture & Farms
REPF rural funding, Full Expensing and SEG export for UK farms 2026. Dairies, arable, poultry, horticulture — funded solar PV with 5–7 year payback.
Schools & Education
PSDS Phase 4 closed November 2024. Salix interest-free loans, LCSF and Local Growth Fund still active for school decarbonisation. Independent specialists.
NHS & Healthcare
PSDS Phase 4 closed November 2024. NHS trusts now use Salix interest-free loans, LCSF, Local Growth Fund and PPAs for solar decarbonisation.
Hotels & Hospitality
Hotel groups, single-site hotels, restaurants, pubs — UK commercial solar funding via Full Expensing, REPF (rural), PPAs and SEG. Independent specialists.
Retail Parks & Stores
Retail park and store solar funding 2026 — Full Expensing, PPAs, solar canopies on car parks. Independent funding consultants for UK retail.
Office Parks & Commercial Offices
Office and office-park solar funding 2026 — Full Expensing, PPAs, BREEAM and Net Zero Carbon Buildings credits. Independent funding consultants.
Specialist sub-sectors we cover
Distilleries
Whisky, gin, craft. SIETF for Scottish operators; Full Expensing + REPF for English/Welsh.
Food Processing
Chilled, frozen, dairy, meat, bakery, drinks. Exceptional self-consumption rates.
Data Centres
24/7 demand, on-site PV + sleeved off-site PPAs at hyperscale.
Care Homes
24/7 stable demand. Full Expensing + group PPAs for multi-site operators.
Churches & Faith Buildings
GBE Community Fund, listed building consents, denominational routes.
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Commercial solar by industry
Sector-specific solar economics — roof inventory, demand profile and the grants that apply to your industry.
- Manufacturing & factoriesProcess loads and large roof inventory.
- Warehousing & logisticsBig-box roofs and PPA structures.
- Agriculture & farmsBarns, REPF and rural permitted development.
- Distribution centresThe largest UK rooftop opportunities.
- Retail parks & storesDaytime and weekend demand profiles.
- Office buildingsPlant congestion and BREEAM value.
- NHS & healthcare24/7 demand and Salix funding.
- Hotels & hospitalityHigh unit rates and 24/7 profiles.
- Schools & educationTerm-time demand and Salix loans.
- Data centresContinuous high-load self-consumption.
- Food processingRefrigeration loads and battery fit.